FEELING FESTIVE:
Mayor Patricia de
Lille on Tuesday
conducted a test
run of the city’s
festive
lights,
which will bright­
en Adderley Street
from Sunday 1 De­
cember. She was
joined by local en­
tertainers Good­
luck, Jimmy Nevis,
The Rockets, Se­
lim Kagee and car­
nival characters
who provided a
preview to what
Capetonians can
expect at the free
public concert at
the Grand Parade
ahead of the
switch­on which
will take place at
20:30. PHOTO: TAR­
REN­LEE HABELGAARN

STEENBERG: RESIDENTS’ FURY AT PROPOSED BUILDING

Outrage at development

NADINE MOODIE
@NadineMoodie1

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oniston Park residents are up in arms
about a proposed development for Military Road.
There are claims that the proposed building will have 48 units in the space.
Local resident Zelda Thorne says the proposed development will impact the community negatively. “My solar geyser will be affected, because the three-storey building
will block the sun. People will be looking into others backyards all the time. With Ullswater Road becoming the entrance to the development, the flow of traffic will be increased into the already narrow road which
will in turn affect the safety of children playing outside. With more people moving into
the community, the noise levels will also increase,” says Thorne. “We need to object to

this building been built on this small piece
of land. It will be better if Ullswater Road is
not the access point and if the owner will instead have a two-storey building.”
Another resident Grace Bendie says peak
traffic is a nightmare in the community and
the development will not alleviate the problem.
“We already have people from Marina da
Gama coming through Coniston Avenue
every morning. I suggest they use Military
Road as the entrance and exit point for the
development and not Ullswater Road,” says
Bendie. She adds she found out about the development two months ago when the architect asked her to sign documents for the development to be erected, but she refused.
“I’m old and worked for many years, all
I now want is peace and quiet and not the
hustle and bustle,” says Bendie.
Resident Lesley Emmanuel is concerned

about space in the Ullswater Road.
“The road is a cul-de-sac and I’m concerned about where people will park their
cars. When our neighbours have functions
I can’t get into my garage, congestion is going to be worse when the development is
erected. No consultation was done with
neighbours for this development,” she says.
Linda Cornelius, vice-chairperson of the
Coniston Park Ratepayers and Residents’
Association, says she’s received complaints
and held meetings with residents in Ullswater Road about the proposed development.
“People are concerned that the development will take away their privacy and affect
the value of their homes,” says Cornelius.
Property owner Khalil Mullagie says he’s
in the process of getting the planning done
for the development and everything he plans
is subject to council approval.
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is not the case, because the plan clearly
states that the entrance will be in Military
Road. Four months ago, I sent people to consult with residents. I would’ve engaged with
residents if they were willing to listen,” says
Mullagie.
Cheryl Walters, director of Planning and
Building Development Management at the
City of Cape Town, says an application for
demolition is being processed and no application for any building work has been received.
“The City has not yet received any building plans to approve, so as yet there is no
public participation process,” she says.

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he very people meant
to protect their offspring are the ones
who are keeping quiet as
their children are hurt.
The number of rape cases involving children is on
the rise, says child protection organisation Safeline’s director Rochelle
Philander.
Safeline has already
treated over 390 children
this year, compared to the
250 minors assisted at the
facility in 2012.
Alarming statistics indicate children between
the ages of two and eight
years old are abused for
up to four years before it
is reported.
“The justice system has
failed the people. Children younger than five
are not able to testify and
as a result many cases of
child rape are withdrawn.
The child is put back into
the environment where
the perpetrator is and the
abuse continues,” Philander says.
POSITIVE ABOUT CHANGE: The friendly faces of Safeline councillors go a long way toward convincing children to
Disclosure of the rape open up about their trauma.
PHOTO: LAILA MAJIET
causes significant dislander says.
tress for the child and his or her family. the sole breadwinner,” she says.
Safeline’s Patricia Williams says the chilBut nothing should take precedence over
But, it should not be a deterrent from
dren should be the parent’s first priority.
a child’s safety, Olivier stresses.
seeking justice, experts say.
Unemployment and overcrowding are “Value them and if they disclose they are
Six out of seven children referred to Safeline never come for counselling due to pa- two of the possible contributors to sexually being abused, take the necessary action to
inappropriate behaviour among children. protect them,” she encourages.
rental complacency, Philander says.
Helena Martin, statistics officer at SafePhilander says: “Cases of backyard dwell“Mothers or caregivers often do not acknowledge the problem when their child re- ers’ children being raped by the landlord is line, says too often parents hear their chilports being sexually abused. They do not be- becoming more prevalent. Because back- dren, but fail to listen to them. “There is no
lieve their children as the perpetrator is ei- yarders use the toilet inside the main one a child trusts more than his or her parther a relative or the mother’s boyfriend. house, it provides landlords a window of op- ents,” she insists.
Knowing what to do when your child disThis results in secondary trauma. The child portunity to rape unsuspecting children.”
Parents, especially mothers, are being closes that he or she has been raped is essenwill then either become abuse reactive, bed
wetting may become more frequent and the urged to become more protective of their tial, Philander says.
“Report the matter at your nearest police
children.
child may even have nightmares.”
“As mothers we often become so con- station. A docket will be opened and victim
Safeline’s Blanche Olivier says with most
child rape cases, the perpetrator is often a sumed in our work and our problems that support officers will refer the child to a hosrelative. “This is why parents struggle to we forget to take the time out to listen to pital for medical intervention before the
come forward. In the instance where the our children. Communication between a child is referred to Safeline or any similar
perpetrator is the mother’s boyfriend or parent and child is essential. It allows you organisation,” she says.
Call Safeline’s toll-free number on 0800
husband, she may worry about the impact the opportunity to get to know your child
reporting the case will have on her family’s better, making it easier to see the signs 35553 or the after hour crisis line on 072 367
financial stability when the perpetrator is should your child be sexually abused,” Phi- 4588.

Upgraded rooms for Floreat Primary
Floreat Primary School recently opened its
new media and feeding scheme rooms,
sponsored by the South African College
High School (Sacs).
The project was started by Sacs head prefect Luke Woollam. He wanted to do something for pupils who are not as privileged

as him and his fellow pupils.
This is according to Waheeda Parker, a
Mathematics teacher at Sacs. “An appeal
was put out to pupils and their parents to
donate to the project,” Parker says.
“The pupils involved in the project could
then go ahead with their plans to upgrade

part of the school.”
The rooms were officially launched on
Tuesday the 29 October.
“The pupils are extremely proud of their
achievements and look forward to giving
back more and building a healthy relationship with Floreat.” Parker says.

etal Road in Retreat has become a dumping site over
weekends and after hours,
says businessman Greg Kloots.
“One can find anything from fish
heads, old fruit to builder’s rubble
on the field here. This is a huge
problem because the council has to
come out all the time to clean the
mess,” says Kloots.
He attributes the dumping to the
crime levels which have increased
in the community.
“It is our community dumping
here and people need to be trained
about where to dump.”
Kloots says he has seen men hiding their firearms in the overgrowth.
“I’ve seen men looking in the
bushes for their guns. This field is
dangerous and shacks are constantly being erected and broken
down here. It also poses a danger
for the new shopping centre, because criminals will now be able to
rob clients and then use the field as
a thoroughfare to escape,” he says.
Ward councillor Jan Burger says
the field was cleaned earlier this
year, but after the rainy season the
grass has grown again.
“I was informed that this section
has now been rezoned for general
industry, so the City of Cape Town
is now responsible for it. I want to
know when they’re going to clean

A MESS: A field in Metal Road, Retreat has become a hub for illegal dumping and criminal activity, says a reader
it because it needs attention.”
Ernest Sonnenberg, Mayoral
Committee member for Utility
Services, says the most convenient
waste facility for Retreat residents
is in 10th Avenue. “All drop-off facilities are open to any resident
who wishes to make use of them.

There is no reason for residents to
dump illegally and the City of Cape
Town appeals to the community to
act as our eyes and ears to stop illegal dumping,” says Sonnenberg.
He says the City is looking into
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three. Unlimited loads of builders’
rubble may be taken to landfill
sites. The City adopted a zero rate
for clean builder’s rubble which
came into effect in July.”
The closest landfill site to Retreat is Coastal Park on Baden
Powell Drive, Muizenberg.

venient for residents to dispose of
waste legally. “One bakkie load
with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons
may be taken to drop-off facilities
free of charge. At the discretion of
the executive director of Utility
Services the number of loads a day
may be increased to a maximum of

ith 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children
looming, the safety of vulnerable
members of society is again highlighted. The
horrific
circumstances
in
which
Bredasdorp teenager Anene Booysen and a
female student in India died speak volumes
about how safe women are in society. Both
were raped and murdered. And they’re not
alone.
Charmaine Mare (16) was murdered and
dismembered in Kraaifontein; Thandeka
Mandonsela (14) was gang-raped and murdered in Johannesburg and Ge-Audrey
Green (15) was found murdered and stuffed
in a drawer under a bed in Kraaifontein.
People’s Post readers speak up about how
to fight crime.

ALISON VAN DER MERWE believes the justice sys­
tem needs to raise the bar. “There are too many
police officers who are corrupt or are lenient to
the guilty (parties). I can’t depend on them.”

NOMAZULU NJEMLA says the wheels of justice are
either too slow or don’t turn at all, leading to
some being too scared to speak out. “If you report
a rape today, the rapist is out again tomorrow.”

PETRUS SNELL says police have to up their game
and clean up the streets as crime escalates in the
holiday period. “We are approaching the festive
season and we will hear of more rape cases.”

CHERYL COTTON believes the death penalty
needs to reinstated. “If the criminal knows what
will happen to them they might stop. They rape
because they try to prove superiority.”

ARNOLD CHIKWIRA says women must look at
how they dress as it might “tempt men”. “Women
know there are crazy men out there who rape. The
justice system has failed to protect them.”

KIM MITCHEL believes the unemployment rate
needs to decrease to minimise crime. “If people
are busy at work they won’t have time to think
about crime. The law needs to improve.”

ENRICO KOORDOM says alcohol and drug abuse
play a major role in violent incidents. “Some peo­
ple don’t think when they drink. The death penal­
ty must be brought back.”

V Retreat: Langevlei Ratepayers’ and
annual meeting at ward councillor Jan
Burger’s office at the Retreat Civic Centre
at 19:30. Call Mark Rossouw on
072 646 4177.
Tuesday 26 November
Thursday 21 November
V Grassy Park: Compassion In Action (CIA)
is a community­based service organisation
which provides home­based palliative care,
HIV and TB support group services and
school healthcare. They will hold a health
and resource fair at the Grassy Park
Community Centre in Fifth Avenue from
10:00. Visitors will be able to access
information on various illnesses. Call
(021) 705 5306.
V Seawinds: The Muizenberg Precinct
Neighbourhood Watch Association will host
its annual meeting at the Mothers Unite
Training Centre on the corner of St
Stephen Avenue and St Swithin Road at
19:00. Call Frank Bokhorst on 073 683 3218
for additional information.
Friday 22 November
V Grassy Park: Simon of Cyrene Anglican
Church in Parkwood Estate will host a
dance with The Treverians Dance Band at
the Grassy Park Civic Centre. Tickets cost
R80; take your own platter and XYZ.
Contact Denise on (021) 701 1473 or
083 229 5152 for more details.
Saturday 23 November
V Grassy Park: The League of Friends of
the Blind (Lofob) will host Tread4Sight to
raise funds for their pre­schoolers. Partici­
pants can run on the treadmill or cycle for
R20 a minute or donate R400. The event
will take place at Lofob Centre on the
corner of Klip Road and First Avenue. Visit
www.lofob.org.za or email tread4sight@lo­
fob.org.za for further details.
Monday 25 November

V Retreat: Gail Force ‘8’ Neighbourhood
Watch will meet at the Diep River Gospel
Church 8th Avenue at 19:30. Call Matthew
Davados on 079 826 7711.
Friday 29 November
V Ottery: The Aiden Rose Centre will host
a Christmas dinner at the NG Church hall
on the corner of Serissa and Essenhout
streets. Adults pay R120 and children under
10 pay R80. For more details call Rozanne
on 082 567 6571.
Saturday 30 November
V Ottery: Conscious Charity will hold an
old school party at Massimo’s in Gorlay
Road from 20:00 until late. Admission is
R50; a cash bar will be available and
pizzas will be on sale. Take along a
non­perishable item for the Blomvlei
Primary School feeding scheme. Phone
Mark Rossouw on 072 646 4177.
Sunday 1 December
V Steenberg: Dews of Quietness, the NGO
of the Steenberg Police Victim Support, will
host a high tea at Retreat Community Hall
in Craddock Road at 15:00. Tickets cost
R50. Call Moeriedah Dien on 078 400 0801
or Suvika Badul on 078 701 9009.
Wednesday 4 December
V Cafda: Mr and Miss Retreat will be held
at Cafda Hall in Retreat Road. The pageant
is open to people between the ages of five
and 21. Entry forms cost R50 and are
available from Retreat Library or Thomas
Wildschutt Senior Primary. Contact Tanyan
Gradwell on 074 589 7789 or tan­
yan@metamorphicadventures.co.za for
additional details.

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Thursday, 21 November 2013

CRIME: CONCERNS RAISED

Safety plan
NICOLE MCCAIN
@nickymccain

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hile the Mother City gears up for an
influx of tourists, community safety structures are concerned that the
City of Cape Town may not be prepared to
tackle crime over the festive season.
According to the City of Cape Town’s Festive Season Preparedness Plan, 60 Law Enforcement officers will made available for
the Western area of the city, ranging from
Retreat to the Atlantic Seaboard, including
Grassy Park, Strandfontein, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, Maitland, Woodstock, Observatory, Claremont, Wynberg, Green Point and
the CBD.
However, this number is even less than
the number usually deployed.
JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and
security, says 64 operational staff were deployed to this area between July and September, according to the quarterly report
on the functioning of Specialised and Law
Enforcement Services.
“During this time, some officers were deployed to the N2/R300 protest action and the
Manenberg Safer Schools project. Over the
festive season, officers deployed at the N2/
R300 and the Manenberg Safer Schools
project will be back in Area West. Members
are also rotated during the festive season,”
he says.
These Law Enforcement officers will focus on contraventions of common by-laws
on beaches and public open spaces relating
to noise control, dumping, urinating in public, illegal hawking and public consumption of alcohol, Smith says. The Western area of the city have almost two dozen beaches, including Maiden’s Cove, Clifton 1 to 4,
Camps Bay and Three Anchor Bay.
The festive season is a challenging time
for law enforcement, Smith says. “The season sees an increase of visitors to the city

and its numerous attractions, which results in more pedestrians and vehicular
traffic. These crowded conditions increase
the opportunity and means for a vast range
of crimes, many of which arise out of negligence and failure to adhere to proper safety
precautions. This, coupled with the abuse
of alcohol and drugs, creates an extremely
challenging environment for Law Enforcement.”
Kevin Southgate, chairperson of Steenberg CPF, says it’s important for the City
of Cape Town to work with the police.
“There will never be enough support, because the festive season brings issues related to liquor. I’m concerned because law enforcement officers only work from 08:00 until 16:00 and when people need them, it’s
usually after hours, will they be available
then?” asks Southgate.
He says the police need to ensure they deploy their services adequately because the
safety of the community is important.
Between eight and 14 Metro police officers will be on duty per shift in the Western
area.
These officers will be spread throughout
the different areas, says Smith.
“We daily analyse any challenges which
may arise, which will determine where our
resources should be optimally deployed in
line with good policing standards,” he says.
Smith declined to divulge how many officers are usually on duty, for safety reasons.
The preparedness plan makes provision
for 20 Law Enforcement officers for liquor,
vice and problem buildings, six less than
usual.
However, Smith believes the City’s new
Auxiliary Law Enforcement Service initiative will ease the burden on Law Enforcement. “The volunteers were recruited from
neighbourhood watch structures and communities across the Cape Metropole.”

PRAISE THROUGH DANCE: Bran­
don’s Dance Ministry will present
Limitless Dance, a gospel music
and dance showcase, at the Unit­
ed Reformed Church in Sixth Ave­
nue, Retreat at 19:00 on Saturday
23 November. The event will fea­
ture Doep, Shermer, Jubilee Crea­
tive Worshippers and many more.
Admission costs R30. For more in­
formation phone Candice on
073 418 8219 or Brandon on
071 219 1187. People’s Post readers
stand a chance to win one of five
double tickets to the event. Visit
www.peoplespost.co.za to enter.
The competition opens today
(Thursday 21 November) at 09:00
and closes tomorrow (Friday 22
November) at 13:00.

NICOLE MCCAIN
@nickymccain

A

lmost 400 District
Six land claimants marched to
Parliament yesterday
(Wednesday)
to
present a memorandum to the national
Minister of Rural Development and Land
Reform.
The claimants are
demanding a speedy
resolution to their
claims and that government fast track an
amended law allowing
late claimants to submit applications for
land restitution, says SPEAKING OUT: District Six Working Committee chairperson Shahied
District Six Working Ajam hands over a memorandum to the head of the Department of
Committee chairper- Rural Development and Land Reform Errol Heynes.PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN
son Shahied Ajam.
The amendment to the Restitution of back. We belong here,” he says.
The bare fields in the former District Six
Land Rights Act no 22 of 1994 has been published for consideration of Parliament, and are a painful reminder to Yacoob Goodall
will allow for the re-opening of the registra- of his Pontac Street home. “It’s changed so
tion process to lodge claims, says Vuyani much from the place I grew up. I want to
Nkasayi, provincial spokesperson for the come back. There’s something very sad in
Department of Rural Development and my heart when I look at it,” he says.
The department is currently completing
Land Reform.
The amendment is aimed at people who phase three of a housing project in District
did not lodge claims before the closing date Six.
Ajam would like to see this third phase
in December 1998.
“The amendment is undergoing a parlia- of housing developments in the area abanmentary process at this stage. The portfolio doned, and a 150ha of land given to claimcommittee on Rural Development and Land ants as restitution. Ajam says the former
Reform is going around the country con- District Six was made up of 150ha, but only
sulting people on their views about the pro- 40ha have been made available for land
claims.
posed amendment,” Nkasayi says.
However, District Six Redevelopment
The Working Committee’s memorandum
offers up remedies for urban restitution, and Beneficiary Trust chairperson Anwah
Nagia says historically District Six was
Ajam says.
“At the moment, legislation is centred 98ha, of which only 42ha is left.
The current housing project is for benefiaround housing developments, not around
restoring this historical site and the dignity ciaries who submitted their claims in 1998,
and will not be affected by late claimants,
of its residents,” he says.
Former District Six resident Shariefa Ma- Nkasayi says.
“The District Six Working Committee is
jiet, who moved to Manenberg during the
forced removals, says she is marching for talking about new claims, and at this stage
the department has not opened the new land
her rights.
“We want our houses. The government claims process. We are still dealing with
has taken too long to register our claims. valid claims which were lodged before the
I’m over 70, as are many of us. We’re sick 1998 closing date. The current development
and dying. Must we die before we are al- of District Six was discussed with claimlowed to return to the place we were born?” ants who lodged claims before 1998, and any
Lavender Hill resident Mogamat Ben- call on how to deal with new claims will be
jamin used to live in MacKenzie Street and discussed once the process has opened. At
still has fond memories of the area. “I used this stage, the development of District Six
to go to school here. I had friends here. I will go ahead as per the people’s wishes,”
used to dance in the carnival in these he says.
Nkasayi says the department will restreets. I have lodged a claim, but I’m standing in solidarity with the people removed spond to the memorandum once they have
from District Six. The people must come perused it.

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house in Elfindale has caused mixed
feelings among neighbouring residents.
The house which is located on the corner
of Rhynheath Way and Elfin Road has been
in an incomplete state for more than a year.
A resident, who spoke to People’s Post on
condition of anonymity, says the homeowner is always working on the house over
weekends.
“It’s unfair that this owner does not get
into trouble for the sand and stone outside
the property and on the pavement,” she
fumes. The house has had renovations done
and is unpainted. Residents claim that the
owner has placed foreign nationals in the
house to act as security.
Another resident, who also wishes to remain anonymous, came out in defence of
the owner, only known as Michael, and stated that none are privy to Michael’s personal
circumstances.
“We must try and tolerate one another.
We all gave permission for the building,
and I’m sure he’s going to finish the house
for his family. People are petty in this area

and complain about silly things,” she says.
People’s Post contacted the owner who refused to give his full name. Michael says he
is prepared to meet with complainants and
engage with them constructively.
“This is a private matter and it’s not for
the public’s consumption. It’s my private
life. Why are people like this? I’m just a normal person. I’m a public servant. I feel my
privacy is being impeached. Everything
I’ve done is lawful. I’ve got nothing to hide,”
he comments.
Ward councillor Jan Burger says it’s unfortunate that neighbours came to the media to raise their concerns.
“The owner needs to realise that he’s
staying among people. It was difficult to get
hold of the owner. He needs to realise half
done buildings attract unsavoury characters. The owner should’ve informed neighbours about why the building has been
stalled because incomplete buildings cause
suspicion,” says Burger.
Richard Bosman, the City of Cape Town’s
executive director for Safety and Security
says: “A notice to the owners, in terms of
the Problem Bylaw, will be served and the
property will be placed on the list of problem buildings to be regularly inspected.”

EYESORE: The house on the corner of Rhynheath Way and Elfin Road, Elfindale, which locals are
complaining about.
PHOTO: NADINE MOODIE

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Thursday, 21 November 2013

VRYGROND: A STEP UP

New hope for children

MONIQUE DUVAL
@monique_duval

P

overty, poor living conditions and malnutrition are all in the past for four
Vrygrond children.
Last week, the children were moved from

their homes to a safe haven to help them excel at school.
The children are part of a scholarship programme run by the Help Enrichment Life
skills Programme (HELP).
The programme, which is aimed at assisting young children with homework, is based

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILS:
NOVEMBER 2013
Notice is hereby given that the meeting of the 24 subcouncils for the City of Cape Town will
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if I entered his community.”
Muyani says the boy came from the poorest area in Vrygrond and was embarrassed
by the holes in his clothes.
“He had no confidence and wasn’t even
sure if he was going to high school,” he says.
“We are glad he is in the house and hope
being here will help him.”
Kaars-Sijpesteijn says after identifying
the children most in need of a stable home,
they approached the parents for permission.
“One of the little girls was given a bursary
from an American funder to attend Wynberg
Girls’ School,” she says.
“Due to the requirements, she had to be
placed in an environment to help her thrive
and so we moved her into the house.”
V For more information visit www.help­edupro­
gramme.co.za.

FUN STUFF: Pupils from Capricorn Primary School
at the afterschool classes.
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Cape Town at the annual South African
Schools Championships.
The school’s soccer team qualified for the
tournament after finishing as runners-up in
the under-16 South African Schools’ Football Association (Sasfa) Metropolitan Cup.
Coach Michael Wiener believes his side
has the necessary quality to succeed at the
tourney.
“One of the team’s strengths is that the
players one know another well, as majority
of them play for Crusaders FC,” he says.
“The club did well in the Cape District Local Football Association league and the Engen Knockout Challenge. The there are also
a few players from Montague Spurs, Battswood and Milano United.”
He adds his team’s only weakness is converting the chances they create in games.
“We have some players who can score
goals; as soon as the exams are complete we
will focus on ironing out the finishing problem.”
The tournament will take place in Bloemfontein from Tuesday 10 to Monday 16 December, and has an age cut-off of 17 instead
of 16.
Grassdale came just a step away from
qualifying for the Metropolitan Cup national finals, losing 4-1 to the Sun Valley Group
of Schools team
Team captain Valentino Velasco says the
loss is the perfect motivation for his side.
“The experience of losing there has made
us want to better our skills and improve our

READY TO RUMBLE: Grassdale High School will show their metal at the annual South African Schools Championships soccer tournament in
Bloemfontein next month.
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weakness before this tournament,” he says.
“We are very confident of winning, with
all respect to the other teams. We know it’s
difficult, but we know are a very good team.
We are well disciplined and we work hard.”
Velasco is one of a glut of experienced
players who can now join the team for the
tournament because of the higher cut-off

New shirts for Heideveld cricketers
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The chairperson of Heideveld Cricket Club
has described a new sponsorship deal as a
“godsend”.
The club’s senior teams received a sponsorship from Tuffy Brands, which sees the
club receive new playing shirts worth
R3 500.
Chairperson Sidney Charles says the team
desperately needed assistance. “It’s a godsend, because many of the guys don’t work;
they even struggle get a playing shirt,” he
says.
“People struggle to put bread on the table,
so you can’t expect them to use the money
they have to buy a cricket shirt. It’s a good
deed from Tuffy Brands and we are grateful
for what we are doing.”
The sponsorship came about after a club
member contacted the company and informed them of the club’s plight.
Tuffy Brands marketing manager Rory
Murray says the company’s love of cricket
made this the perfect investment initiative.
“This is the first step; as we get more involved we will look at other levels of kit,”
he says. “We are not looking for benefit out
of it. We will obviously get some exposure
from 30 guys playing cricket with our brand
name on their shirts, but that’s about it.”
The club was formerly known as Willows,
until Charles took charge two years ago and

decided the club name needed to be more
representative.
Heideveld currently has over 100 players,
with two senior teams, as well as under-11,
under-12 and under-13 teams.
While most of the first team members can
afford their own equipment, the second team
and junior members have to get by with the
club kit.
“We try to make ends meet and split the
equipment evenly. For the juniors we need
bats, pads, helmets and balls,” Charles says.
“We don’t really have that much equipment for the juniors, only four sets per team.
The players have to wait for the next player
to come out to use the same pads.”
The club’s training ground also falls short
of meeting its needs.
The City of Cape Town was recently forced
to remove crickets nets just six months after
installation, due to theft and vandalism.
Charles says the City has agreed to put up
mobile nets, which can be dismantled and
stored when not in use – a suggestion made
by the club.
Murray says they have already discussed
the possibility of a sponsored mobile scoreboard.
“I knew nothing about the area or the club
before they contacted me,” Murray says.
“I’m quite shocked; this is the type of initiative brands need to support. We are not in
it for exposure – it is more like a feel good
project for Tuffy.”

age.
The 17-year-old centre-back will take up
his place in the heart of defence, providing
stability and leadership from the back.
Velasco was part of the Crusaders’ squad
that finished seventh out of 16 teams at the
Engen Knockout Challenge. His impressive
performances saw him win two weeks at the

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Engen High Performance Centre in Pretoria.
Although Grassdale are determined to
perform well at the tournament, and hopefully return with the title and whatever prizes may be up grabs, Wiener says education
comes first and the team will not train until
exams are completed.

FINGER TIPS: Cody Marais of Silvertree Baseball Club dives to safety at third base, as Westridge Yankees
player Carl Rapepi is too late to tag him. The Major League Baseball game was played at the Stephan
Reagan Sports Ground on Sunday. Plumstead’s Silvertree won 13­3.
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aseball officials have accused the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) of poor administration.
DCAS selected Devonshire Baseball Club
to partner with Fairmount High and Montague’s Gift Primary schools as part a sport
development programme, leading to the
club’s junior ranks swelling as a result. But
the chairpersons of Grassy Park’s Crusaders Baseball Club and Ottery’s Thistle Baseball Club have questioned why their clubs
were overlooked for the programme.
Thistle chairperson Garth van Eeden says
the club has been developing the sport in the
area for many years.
“Last year Devonshire had one senior and
one junior team. They haven’t been doing development at any of the schools in those areas, while we did. I hold coaching clinics at
those schools,” Van Eeden says.
“Montague’s Gift Primary knows about
baseball because of the clinics. The head
coach at the school told me he has been mandated to send the kids to Devonshire Base-

ball Club.”
Crusaders chairperson Clinton Fortune
believes either Thistle or Crusaders should
have been selected as the club to head the
programme.
“Devonshire moved into a area where
there have been clubs for 30 years,” he says.
“Now they are depleting other club’s playing resources.”
Devonshire’s partnership with the
schools forms part of the DCAS Mass Participation, Opportunity and Access, Development and Growth (MOD) Centre programme.
The MOD centre programme see schools
provide recreational sport and other extramural activities to pupils. It also allows
schools to focus on particular sport codes or
activities.
Baseball was selected as the focus code for
Montague’s Gift and Fairmount and, as per
procedure, the closest club to the school was
selected as the partner.
The school is then provided with all necessary equipment for the sport, while coaches
from the club coach at the schools, either on
a voluntary basis or as employees of DCAS.
Players from the school can then join the

partner club or other clubs.
Van Eeeden believes the club should be selected based on its history of development,
while Fortune believes the club that has
been in the area longer should be given preference. He also suggests clubs should be allowed to apply to head the programme in a
tender process.
But DCAS spokesperson Daniel Johnson
says the process does not allow for this.
“The strategy is to link local schools to local clubs,” he says.
“The strategy determined the outcome of
the process. Tender processes are generally

linked to procurement and the Public Finance Management Act.”
Johnson adds the pupils at schools with focus codes are allowed to join any club.
“While there is a relationship between
Montague’s Gift and Devonshire, (pupils)
may join any club of their choice,” he says.
“This message will certainly be communicated to all our coaches.”
The procedure does also not allow for the
best suited club to be selected, he adds.
Crusaders currently play in the Major
League, while Devonshire play in the Promotion League.